A Primer on Mental Disorders

Thomas E. Allen; Mayer C. Liebman; Lee Crandall Park; William C. Wimmer

doi:10.5771/9781461655985

Summary

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders_essentially a 'what is it' book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for anyone who suffers from mental disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders and their treatments are described, along with a list of helpful resources for the classroom, library, and home. Appendixes list important advocacy and support groups, appropriate videos for classroom viewing, and Web sites for further information. This useful tool makes a difficult subject readily accessible to students, teachers, and the general public. A Primer on Mental Disorders belongs in every school and public library and institutions of higher learning, as well as the offices of school counselors and administrators.

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Bibliographic data

Copyright year: 2001
ISBN-Print: 978-0-8108-3920-5
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4616-5598-5
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 179
Product type: Book Titles

1. Contents No access
2. Foreword No access
3. Preface No access
4. Acknowledgments No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 2
1. Section 1 Mental Retardation No access
2. Section 2 Learning Disorders No access
3. Section 3 Motor Skills Disorder—Developmental Coordination Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Communication Disorders No access
5. Section 5 Pervasive Developmental Disorders No access
6. Section 6 Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders No access
7. Section 7 Feeding or Eating Disorders of Infancy or Early Childhood No access
8. Section 8 Tic Disorders No access
9. Section 9 Elimination Disorders No access
10. Section 10 Other Disorders No access
1. Section 1 Delirium No access
2. Section 2 Dementia No access
3. Section 3 Amnestic Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Postconcussional Disorder No access
1. Section 1 Dependence and Abuse No access
2. Section 2 Intoxication and Toxic Effects No access
3. Section 3 Withdrawal No access
4. Section 4 Substance-Induced Disorders No access
4 Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders No access Pages 39 - 42
1. Section 1 Depressive Disorders No access
2. Section 2 Bipolar Disorders No access
1. Section 1 Panic Disorder and Phobias No access
2. Section 2 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder No access
3. Section 3 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Generalized Anxiety Disorder No access
1. Section 1 Somatization Disorder No access
2. Section 2 Conversion Disorder No access
3. Section 3 Pain Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Hypochondriasis No access
5. Section 5 Body Dysmorphic Disorder No access
8 Factitious Disorders No access Pages 65 - 66
1. Section 1 Dissociative Amnesia No access
2. Section 2 Dissociative Fugue No access
3. Section 3 Dissociative Identity Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Depersonalization Disorder No access
1. Section 1 Sexual Dysfunction No access
2. Section 2 Paraphilia No access
3. Section 3 Gender Identity Disorder No access
1. Section 1 Anorexia Nervosa No access
2. Section 2 Bulimia Nervosa No access
1. Section 1 Dyssomnias No access
2. Section 2 Parasomnias No access
1. Section 1 Intermittent Explosive Disorder No access
2. Section 2 Kleptomania No access
3. Section 3 Pyromania No access
4. Section 4 Pathological Gambling No access
5. Section 5 Trichotillomania No access
14 Adjustment Disorders No access Pages 99 - 100
1. Section 1 Paranoid Personality Disorder No access
2. Section 2 Schizoid Personality Disorder No access
3. Section 3 Schizotypal Personality Disorder No access
4. Section 4 Antisocial Personality Disorder No access
5. Section 5 Borderline Personality Disorder No access
6. Section 6 Histrionic Personality Disorder No access
7. Section 7 Narcissistic Personality Disorder No access
8. Section 8 Avoidant Personality Disorder No access
9. Section 9 Dependent Personality Disorder No access
10. Section 10 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder No access
1. Section 1 Psychological Factors Affecting Medical (Physical) Conditions No access
2. Section 2 Medication-Induced Movement Disorders No access
3. Section 3 Other Syndromes No access
Conclusions—Where Do We Go from Here? No access Pages 123 - 124
How to Use the Appendix Sections No access Pages 125 - 126
1. A Numerical Listing of DSM-IV-TR Diagnoses and Codes No access
2. B Listing of Advocacy and Self-Help-Resources No access
3. C Sources of Additional Information for the Layperson for Diagnoses, Medication, Psychotherapy, Referrals No access
4. D Mental Health Web Site Resources for Educators, Families, and Students No access
Index No access Pages 167 - 172
About the Authors No access Pages 173 - 179